US Bridges

CR 213 over Green Creek

Poor

Sandusky County, Ohio · .67 Mi. East of CR 192 · Structure no. 7232152

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
662
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 213 over Green Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 213 over Green Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 662 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 919 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 213
CrossesGreen Creek
Location.67 Mi. East of CR 192
RouteCounty Highway C0213
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30667, -83.05833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2015)
Projected traffic919 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 213 over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 213 over Green Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 213 over Green Creek carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 213 over Green Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 213 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.